Internet ergo sum: voices from the Web

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Elena Sassi

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This paper discusses ideas and perceptions about the Internet, its effects and consequences, by drawing on a survey carried out by the Edge Foundation (USA) in 2010. This survey posed the question “How is the Internet changing the way you think?” The answers from about two hundred people, including intellectuals, scientists, artists, media people etc, indicated a wide spectrum of opinions. These range from the very futuristic to the attentively cautious to the pessimistic, with many intermediate nuances. A summary of points for consideration is presented, which is organised into themes of general interest.

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